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18

May

2018

Policy on!

For the past 2 years, pharmacy policy and advocacy have been my life. I dedicate my free time to the advancement of the pharmacy profession and patient care without even thinking twice. After witnessing the policy open hearing at my first Midyear Regional Meeting (MRM), I just couldn’t stop myself from diving in and learning more.

I saw that the policy process within APhA–ASP gave me an opportunity to not only have my voice heard, but to make a difference in the lives of millions of patients. I also realized that I couldn’t do this alone. Change requires the collective voices of student pharmacists all speaking up and supporting legislation that could better patient care. I wanted to be a part of it.

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18

May

2018

Five financial steps to take as a student pharmacist

Pharmacy graduates today are facing the unprecedented financial situation of coming out of school with an average debt load greater than $160,000. So, despite making a six-figure salary, many pharmacists feel like they are living paycheck-to-paycheck.

That’s why more than ever, you, as a pharmacy professional, have to take control of your money or it will take control of you. The team at Your Financial Pharmacist is committed to helping you, as a student pharmacist, build a strong financial foundation.

Here is our list of five financial steps to take as a student pharmacist to get you started.

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18

May

2018

The five-dollar bribe

“A 6-year-old will do anything for $5,” my mom must have thought to herself as she slid the $5 bill across the kitchen table 19 years ago. That’s all it took to get me to join my sister and cousins at the McAleer School of Irish Dance in Wilmington, DE, where we learned from the same instructor who taught my mom and her sisters how to dance. Soon after, my dad built a wooden stage in our basement so I could practice at home. 

Looking back, I probably spent more time down there than in my own bedroom.

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18

May

2018

Meet your 2018–19 APhA–ASP National Executive Committee

Nimit Jindal, President
Hi everybody! I just want to say I am so honored and humbled to serve as your APhA–ASP National President this year. I was born in the beautiful Cataract City, Niagara Falls, Canada, in 1995, and immigrated to the United States in 1998. I attended Morris Hills High School in New Jersey, and after I graduated, I went to Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy. As a student pharmacist, I became enthralled with the student organizations on campus and tried to become as active as I could. My first year I was a member of NCPA, Class Council, and the Rutgers University Debate Union. It wasn’t until my second pre-professional year that I learned about APhA–ASP and have been an active member ever since. Throughout my time in pharmacy school, I have been so fortunate to have been able to serve in a variety of chapter roles, including Chapter Delegate, Policy Committee Chair, and Policy Vice President. I have even had the opportunity to serve the profession and gain valuable leadership skills as an APhA–ASP Regional Delegate. Last year, I was honored to serve as the APhA–ASP National President-elect, where I helped students around the country to Begin Your Legacy. This year, I am so excited about serving alongside our extraordinary National Executive Committee (NEC) and APhA staff as the APhA–ASP National President to inspire and empower student pharmacists to Embrace Your Calling! I am so excited for everything that the next year has in store.

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18

May

2018

Is there a new practitioner in the house?

The APhA Student & New Practitioner Development Department strives to enhance the professional and personal development of student pharmacists while in pharmacy school so they are prepared for the first day of their new careers and beyond. This is accomplished through providing tools and resources, both online and during live meetings. We also rely on the help of new practitioner leaders who like nothing more than to pay it forward as part of the mentor–mentee relationship.

While at APhA2018 in Nashville, our expert panel of recent graduates graciously sat down with Student Pharmacist staff to discuss issues of critical importance, including workplace challenges, time management strategies, and even the soothing therapeutic value of a good bath.

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